Taking newborn photos in your home without stress // Columbus newborn photographer

Setting up a newborn session in the convenience of your home makes life easier during a time when it’s anything but. Many first time parents are caught off-guard by the level of exhaustion and shock to their system from such a huge lifestyle change. It’s a season when days feel foggy, almost dreamlike, and time moves paradoxically both painfully slow and swifter than ever before.

If you want to have the comfort of being at home and capture the genuine moments and feeling of those early days that you’re sure to forget otherwise (hello sleep deprivation), then an at-home newborn session is a perfect choice for you.

If you’re not a first-time parent and you want to involve your other children, your fur babies, grandparents, etc, then coordinating a session at home will be infinitely less stressful because everyone is already there and you have everything you need available.

In order to make the day of your session as stress-free as possible I spend a lot of time coordinating with you several weeks prior to baby’s arrival. During our phone consultation we will discuss where in your home we’ll be photographing, what’s important to you to get captured, the personal details of your family, and a general color scheme for your photos as well as wardrobe. That way on the day of your session you already know what to expect and you’ll feel confident and prepared.

On the day of your session I’ll bring along any newborn clothing, swaddles and blankets we’ll be using (based on our phone consultation) and remind you of how to prepare your home (this one’s easy: all curtains/blinds open and artificial lights off, and set your thermostat to a warm temperature so baby can be extra cozy). We will most likely only be photographing in one or two rooms so there is no need to clean your entire house or have everything put away for me. We can rearrange things as needed after I arrive.

My newborn sessions include a photo album of your favorite images, which your baby will be delighted to look at with you as they swiftly grow into a toddler and beyond. To see themselves in a way that feels familiar - in their own home, surrounded by the most meaningful people in their lives - brings a joy like no other.

Considering an in-home session? Feel free to reach out if you have any concerns about your space and the light in your house. I’m happy to discuss these things with you! Contact me to set up a time to chat.